Supported accommodation is a type of housing that provides higher level care and support for people with particular needs.

Supported accommodation

Under the NDIS, supported accommodation is separated into two different parts:

Specialised housing such as shared supported accommodation or community residential units, known as Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and

Supported services, knows as Supported Independent Living (SIL).

SIL providers are different to SDA providers. This separation under the NDIA will assist to improve choice and control for participants by allowing for a change of one support or accommodation provider without necessarily changing another.

Participants who do not have SDA in their plan may still be able to access SIL supports if they have private accommodation such as living at home with their families, living alone or sharing with others.

An NDIA planner is responsible for identifying if an NDIS participant requires SDA, SIL or both.

What is Specialist Disability Accommodation?

Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) refers to accommodation for people who require specialist housing solutions, including to assist with the delivery of supports that cater for their extreme functional impairment or very high support needs.

Am I eligible for SDA?

To access SDA places you will need to have SDA included in your NDIS plan.

Movable units: These units are fully self-contained and set up in the backyard of suitable properties.
They allow older people and people with support needs live independently while being close to friends or family.